My LULU stock just had their 2:1 stock split.
Currently, it's at $61.71/share (as of 11:45 am PST) with a P/E ratio of 65.56.
I need to do my homework whether or not I should lock in some of profits from LULU.
Stay tuned.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Automatic Investment Plan Confirmed
Today, my new Automatic Investment Plan kicked in.
I got 2.1473 shares of Apple (AAPL) at $347.42 per share.
Analyst predict AAPL will go up to at least $400 in the next 18 months. Watching the charts, this statement is not too far fetched. Plus, with WWDC 2011 just around the corner, AAPL is poised to release their new Mac OSX version (Lion) and people still hope for a new iPhone 5. Even if the iPhone 5 does come out in the fall (per rumor mills), AAPL is all but guaranteed to have record sales for 2011 because of the iPad 2, new iMacs, Mac OSX Lion and the iPhone 5 (with some push for the iPods in September). Also, this weekend marked the first time AAPL beat Google (GOOG) as the world's most valuable brand. AAPL is kinda down today... most likely from profit takers or mutual funds re-balancing their positions (Like the NASDAQ index).
I got 1.3806 shares of Lululemon (LULU) at $98.51 per share.
Currently, LULU is a bit higher than when I placed my order.Roughly 2-3 points down from the Day's high. I still believe LULU has some room to run leading to the impending 2-1 stock split in June. It is also not too far fetched that LULU will be the next Chipotle or Netflix. High quality brands and room to grow in the US, Europe and Asia.
I got 2.9717 share of Xilinx Inc (XLNX) at $35.67 per share.
I bought some more XLNX ahead of it's X-Dividend date of May 16. If I had more cash, I'll buy some more.. I'm practically getting paid to buy the stock. I'll probably lock in some earning or re balance after I get the dividend reinvestment.
With this action, I'm a bit overweight in the Tech Sector. This is a no no.. but in this case, I think I can ride out the imbalance because of two impending events with my 2 Tech positions. Apple's WWDC and iPhone 5 and XLNX's X-dividend date.
I'll reconsider my positions as soon as these events pass.
I got 2.1473 shares of Apple (AAPL) at $347.42 per share.
Analyst predict AAPL will go up to at least $400 in the next 18 months. Watching the charts, this statement is not too far fetched. Plus, with WWDC 2011 just around the corner, AAPL is poised to release their new Mac OSX version (Lion) and people still hope for a new iPhone 5. Even if the iPhone 5 does come out in the fall (per rumor mills), AAPL is all but guaranteed to have record sales for 2011 because of the iPad 2, new iMacs, Mac OSX Lion and the iPhone 5 (with some push for the iPods in September). Also, this weekend marked the first time AAPL beat Google (GOOG) as the world's most valuable brand. AAPL is kinda down today... most likely from profit takers or mutual funds re-balancing their positions (Like the NASDAQ index).
I got 1.3806 shares of Lululemon (LULU) at $98.51 per share.
Currently, LULU is a bit higher than when I placed my order.Roughly 2-3 points down from the Day's high. I still believe LULU has some room to run leading to the impending 2-1 stock split in June. It is also not too far fetched that LULU will be the next Chipotle or Netflix. High quality brands and room to grow in the US, Europe and Asia.
I got 2.9717 share of Xilinx Inc (XLNX) at $35.67 per share.
I bought some more XLNX ahead of it's X-Dividend date of May 16. If I had more cash, I'll buy some more.. I'm practically getting paid to buy the stock. I'll probably lock in some earning or re balance after I get the dividend reinvestment.
With this action, I'm a bit overweight in the Tech Sector. This is a no no.. but in this case, I think I can ride out the imbalance because of two impending events with my 2 Tech positions. Apple's WWDC and iPhone 5 and XLNX's X-dividend date.
I'll reconsider my positions as soon as these events pass.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Third Stock Pick
Today, I got in Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (ETP) at $52.14 (even though my LO is $52.15 - I must have typed a "4" instead of a "5".. lucky for me).
I got charged the standard $9.95 commission for the trade. So total transaction is $62.09
I first heard about ETP from Jim Cramer's Mad Money. What struck me with the stock is the dividend yield of 6.70% which considered high. this made me think if the stock is an accidental high yielder... maybe so. So After I waited the standard two day grace period (to avoid the "Cramer Bump"), I Put in my LO and got in my position.
I got the stock due to high dividend yield and as my Natural Gas play. Due to the Nuclear disaster in Japan and the Middle East Tensions, I predict that Oil and Natural Gas will spike in prices as we lead in to the Spring and Summer months (Lots of people would be driving). As Cramer repeatedly mentioned in his show, Natural Gas is a more practical bridge fuel for our cars and energy use than solar and wind energy. Also, the USA has a surplus or Natural Gas that we may EXPORT some to other countries.
Also, ETP makes their money thru Natural Gas Midstream, intrastate transport and storage in the US plus they also have a network of retail Propane Gas stores. ETP's debt mostly consists of investments in pipelines and discovering new sources of Natural Gas. As mentioned in their 10k report, ETP knows that failure to invest in pipelines and new sources of Natural Gas will severely damage their gross margins and market growth. Therefore, even though I do not like companies with a lot of debt outstanding, the reasons ETP gave sounds reasonable and is necessary to further their growth and competitive edge.
However, I will keep a watchful eye on this stock. My goal is to own 10 shares of ETP by 12/31/11. I would sell if the following happens: 1) Dividend is cut/ Eliminated 2) Government regulations hinder or hurt the adaptation of Natural Gas as a viable alternative source of energy.
Exit strategy is my standard 10% gain or the stock reaching a high of $60.
I got charged the standard $9.95 commission for the trade. So total transaction is $62.09
I first heard about ETP from Jim Cramer's Mad Money. What struck me with the stock is the dividend yield of 6.70% which considered high. this made me think if the stock is an accidental high yielder... maybe so. So After I waited the standard two day grace period (to avoid the "Cramer Bump"), I Put in my LO and got in my position.
I got the stock due to high dividend yield and as my Natural Gas play. Due to the Nuclear disaster in Japan and the Middle East Tensions, I predict that Oil and Natural Gas will spike in prices as we lead in to the Spring and Summer months (Lots of people would be driving). As Cramer repeatedly mentioned in his show, Natural Gas is a more practical bridge fuel for our cars and energy use than solar and wind energy. Also, the USA has a surplus or Natural Gas that we may EXPORT some to other countries.
Also, ETP makes their money thru Natural Gas Midstream, intrastate transport and storage in the US plus they also have a network of retail Propane Gas stores. ETP's debt mostly consists of investments in pipelines and discovering new sources of Natural Gas. As mentioned in their 10k report, ETP knows that failure to invest in pipelines and new sources of Natural Gas will severely damage their gross margins and market growth. Therefore, even though I do not like companies with a lot of debt outstanding, the reasons ETP gave sounds reasonable and is necessary to further their growth and competitive edge.
However, I will keep a watchful eye on this stock. My goal is to own 10 shares of ETP by 12/31/11. I would sell if the following happens: 1) Dividend is cut/ Eliminated 2) Government regulations hinder or hurt the adaptation of Natural Gas as a viable alternative source of energy.
Exit strategy is my standard 10% gain or the stock reaching a high of $60.
Finally Got LULU
Today I finally got LULU at $89.00.
It's 4 points up from when I started following it on 03/28/2011. Thanks to a pullback where people took in some profits, LULU is back down from $92 to where i finally got my LO of $89.00.
Also, today I just got the $50 account bonus for opening a new account. This money will be used to buy more stocks. I'm looking at Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. or ETP. I need to do more homework.
Stay tuned.
It's 4 points up from when I started following it on 03/28/2011. Thanks to a pullback where people took in some profits, LULU is back down from $92 to where i finally got my LO of $89.00.
Also, today I just got the $50 account bonus for opening a new account. This money will be used to buy more stocks. I'm looking at Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. or ETP. I need to do more homework.
Stay tuned.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Trying Again
I just placed a LO for LULU at $88.90.
Currently, LULU is at $89.17, $0.08 off the 52-week high of $89.25.
I expect some profit taking tomorrow and I can finally get a position in LULU. Even though the stock price seems high and I may have missed the rally, my reason to invest in LULU (Growth in US, Male and Youth Market, Opening a Store in Hong Kong and Possible 2:1 Stock Split) has not changed. Unless these fundamental info changes, I'm bullish that LULU still has room to grow.
Currently, LULU is at $89.17, $0.08 off the 52-week high of $89.25.
I expect some profit taking tomorrow and I can finally get a position in LULU. Even though the stock price seems high and I may have missed the rally, my reason to invest in LULU (Growth in US, Male and Youth Market, Opening a Store in Hong Kong and Possible 2:1 Stock Split) has not changed. Unless these fundamental info changes, I'm bullish that LULU still has room to grow.
Monday, March 28, 2011
First Stocks Purchased
March 29, 2011
Stocks Pruchased:
Stocks Pruchased:
- Lululemon (LULU) 1 share at Limit Order of $83.00 - I bought LULU for the potential growth of the Lululemon brand in the USA. LULU is also expanding their brand to Men's and Youth Apparel. The Fitness and Health trend is growing and the lifestyle and brand marketing LULU is employing have resulted in the growth of sales from the growing fitness-conscious market especially women. LULU has outperformed the S&P, Nasdaq, Nike and Adidas. (Limit order $83 + $9.95 Base Commission = $92.95) I plan to have 10 shares of LULU by June 8, 2011. I will also watch the possible STOCK SPLIT that the shareholders will vote for in June 8, 2011. My price target to SELL LULU is $100 by 01/30/2012 or gain of 10%.
- Xilinx, Inc (XLNX) 2 shares at Limit Order of $31.00 - I bought 2 shares of XLNX for the 2.00% Dividend yield (XLNX recently boosted it's dividen from 0.16 to 0.19). XLNX is undervalued compared to it's competitor Altera (P/E Ratio of 17.31 vs. XLNX's P/E Ratio of 14.10). Analyst put a target price of $40 within 12 months. They are releasing their new programmable chip called "Zynq" that include a CPU core from ARM Holdings. ARM CPU cores have been used in mobile devices most notably the A5 Chip in the iPad 2. Will watch for the 04/27/11 earnings report. (Limit Order $31 (x2 = $62) + $9.95 base Commission = $71.95). I plan to have 10 shares of XLNX by 05/31/2011. I plan to SELL XLNX at $40 by 01/01/12 or a gain of 10%.
Initial Investment Cash = $200.00
Transactions: 1 share of LULU at $83.00 and 2 shares of XLNX at $31.00
Fees: $9.95 x 2 transactions = $19.90
Day's Total transactions: $164.90
Liquid Cash on Hand = $35.10
I left 17.6% of my cash liquid for the possibility of buying more stocks on a pullback.
I like to lock in my profits when my investment gains 10%.. at least decrease my position and hopefully play with the house's money.
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